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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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